Henderson Leah - Day For Rememberin': Inspired By The True Events Of The First Memorial Day - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Leah Henderson's picture book A Day for Rememberin is a moving tribute to the little - known history behind the first Memorial Day illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Floyd Cooper. Today is a special day. Eli knows it's important if he's allowed to miss one second of school his hard - earned right. Inspired by true events and told through the eyes of a young boy this is the deeply moving story about what is regarded as the first Memorial Day on May 1, 1865. Eli dresses up in his best clothes Mama gathers the mayflowers Papa straightens his hat and together they join the crowds filling the streets of Charleston South Carolina with bouquets crosses and wreaths. Abolitionists missionaries teachers military officers and a sea of faces Black Brown and white they march as one and sing for all those who gave their lives fighting for freedom during the Civil War. With poignant prose and celebratory powerful illustrations A Day for Rememberin shines light on the little - known history of this important holiday and reminds us never to forget the people who put their lives on the line for their country. The book is illustrated by award - winning illustrator Floyd Cooper and includes archival photos in the back matter as well as an author's note bibliography timeline and index.
Title: Day For Rememberin': Inspired By The True Events Of The First Memorial Day
Author(s): Henderson Leah, Floyd Cooper
Publisher: Abrams
Barcode: 9781419736308
Pages: 40 Pages, Colour Illustrations Throughout
Publication Date: 5/11/2021
Category: Historical Fiction (Children's / Teenage)